A6M

The Mitsubishi A6M, designated as Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 carrier fighter, was a series of carrier-based fighter aircraft developed by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II. It was a long-range, highly manoeuvrable fighter that dominated the early stages of the war. However, it became outdated as newer Allied fighters (F4U, F6F, P-51, ...) surpassed its performance and armour. The A6M was also used as an interceptor, fighter-bomber and kamikaze. More than 10,000 Zeros were produced during the war, making it the most numerous Japanese combat aircraft.